Butcher - Liverpool - £27,500 - £30,000

Butcher - Liverpool - £27,500 - £30,000

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Butcher to join a well established retail butchery business in the Liverpool area. This is a hands on role suited to someone who takes pride in traditional butchery, product quality and customer service. Working within a busy retail environment, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting high quality meat products while providing customers with expert advice and an outstanding shopping experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of traditional butchery, including full carcass breakdown, boning, trimming, cutting and portioning.
• Break down whole carcasses efficiently while maximising yield and maintaining presentation standards.
• Prepare a range of retail ready cuts and value added meat products.
• Maintain attractive, well stocked retail displays and counters.
• Deliver excellent customer service, providing product recommendations and cooking advice.
• Serve customers confidently within a busy retail environment.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and stock rotation.
• Monitor stock levels and support ordering and inventory management activities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company procedures.
• Support colleagues and contribute to the smooth day to day running of the business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Butcher within a retail, traditional or commercial butchery environment.
• Proven experience in full carcass breakdown and traditional butchery techniques.
• Strong customer facing and counter service experience.
• Excellent knowledge of meat preparation, yield management, portion control and retail presentation.
• Understanding of food hygiene, food safety and safe handling practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced retail environment while maintaining high quality standards.
• Experience producing value added products and specialist cuts desirable.
• Stock control, ordering and inventory management experience advantageous.
• Friendly, professional and customer focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Reliable, organised and passionate about quality food and customer service.

Candidate Requirements

• All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for.
• Applicants must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

Package

• Salary of £27,500 - £30,000 DOE.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a respected local business.

Contact

Please email your CV to Adam Lammas, Recruitment Delivery Consultant at .